#153 - Chris Tomlinson on FORGET THE ALAMO

Houston Chronicle & San Antonio Express-News columnist and bestselling author Chris Tomlinson chats with Trey Elling about FORGET THE ALAMO: THE RISE AND FALL OF AN AMERICAN MYTH. Questions include: What myth about the Alamo does Chris hope this book dispels? Why does he believe slavery is the primary reason Mexico sent troops into Texas? What kept Santa Anna from accepting William Travis' surrender before the battle? How many of those at the Alamo were actually slave owners? Did Davy Crockett die fighting to the death? Why was LBJ guilty of "Alamo syndrome"? How should the Alamo be taught in schools?